Senior Project Manager (Unit 42)

Palo Alto Networks; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple projects in Digital Forensics and Incident Response. The role demands 7+ years of experience in Project Management, particularly in cybersecurity, and offers opportunities to work with a collaborative team. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a proven track record in leading diverse projects while ensuring client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Project/Program Management with Cybersecurity focus.
• Ability to lead multiple large-scale projects and create project plans.
• Experience delivering cybersecurity consulting services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects by defining schedules and goals.
• Maintain and update project status reports for clients.
• Identify issues and escalate to the project Engagement Lead.

Skills

Project Management

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Asana

Clarizen

Job description

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real‑time problem‑solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Description

The Project Manager will be responsible for supporting multiple projects concurrently in partnership with our technical teams, clients, and internal stakeholders across JAPAC. The individual will report directly to the Unit 42 JAPAC Program Manager and partner with Security Consulting PMO to lead and support projects for Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) and Proactive Services engagements across the region.

Your Impact

Manage multiple projects effectively by defining schedules and goals based on Statements of Work (SOWs) and communicating directly with clients where needed.

Maintain and update project status reports for our clients.

Identify issues and risks related to projects and overall health of the clients engagement; Ensure any identified issues/risks are escalated to the project Engagement Lead.

Partner and guide technical team members to accomplish project goals and objectives, ensuring execution of project tasks, and monitoring progress to completion.

Support the delivery of quality solutions to clients and customers, with a goal of exceeding expectations.

Maintain a strong understanding of the Professional Services team’s skill sets.

Partner with consulting leadership with any staffing needs for each project.

Develop strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for each project.

Partner with the Engagement Lead to ensure the projects adhere to budget and time frame guidelines.

Partner with Engagement Lead to look for opportunities to increase client satisfaction and deepen relationships.

Comfortable with managing customer expectations and dealing with conflict.

Has considerable cybersecurity and security delivery experience across diverse sectors, industries and markets (in JAPAC).

Has appropriate consulting, project, change management and communication skills, as well as stakeholder management experience, to gain credibility and trust with complex stakeholders.

Has the ability to lead, influence and drive outcomes

Qualifications

Your Experience

Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience or equivalent military experience required

7+ years of professional experience in Project/Program Management, focusing in one or more of the following - transformative IT, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Incident Response, or Software Defined Lifecycle (SDLC)/Infrastructure or other IT related technical environments

Ability to lead multiple large‑scale projects creating project plans and ensuring on‑time task execution and documentation

Proven ability to work autonomously, prioritize projects, solve problems requiring meticulous attention to detail, multitask, and communicate with stakeholders at all levels of our client organizations

Ability to maintain confidentiality and diplomacy

Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form

Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays as needed

3+ years experience delivering a wide range of cybersecurity consulting services (preferred)

PMI Program Management (PgMP), PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent (preferred)

Strong proficiencies with Google Suite, Asana, and Clarizen (preferred)

Additional Information

The Team

Unit 42 Consulting is Palo Alto Network's security advisory team. Our vision is to create a more secure digital world by providing the highest quality incident response, risk management, and digital forensic services to clients of all sizes. Our team is composed of recognized experts and incident responders with deep technical expertise and experience in investigations, data breach response, digital forensics, and information security. With a highly successful track record of delivering mission‑critical cybersecurity solutions, we are experienced in working quickly to provide an effective incident response, attack readiness, and remediation plans with a focus on providing long‑term support to improve our clients’ security posture.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us [e-mail].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.